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Let the Royal Mayan pamper you with a vacation that provides exciting amenities along with the dazzling Caribbean at your doorstep. Take advantage of the lagoon-side marina, which offers sailboating, waterskiing, and Jet Ski rentals. When appetites beckon, try the delicious specialties at the resort restaurants or whip up your own creation. Relax by the resort pool or venture out on the available tours to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum, Chichen Itza, and Coba.

Guests are allowed access to amenities at all five Royal resorts in the Cancun area, with a free shuttle service between them.

4.7

Out of 5

Reviews

By sbright500
May 22, 2013

We own 5 time shares and have traded all over the world. The Royal Mayan is simply the best. The reviewer (I believe her name was Nancy) who expressed anger and disappointment over her expectations of having an ocean view should have been reviewing the person who rented to her, not the resort! There is one building which faces the lagoon (Bldg. H) and that's where her rental appears to have been. Don't downgrade this fantastic resort because your room location was misrepresented. Sandy

By nancyc513
Mar 11, 2012

We had a very unfortunate experience. We rented a villa listed on Redweek as oceanfront at the Royal Mayan. Seeing the ocean from our balcony was my number one priority. The villa was not oceanfront. We can,t see the ocean at all. From our balcony we can see the parking lot, an abandoned partly built building and the street with noisy buses and cars. We rented from someone who advertises on Redweek a lot so thought he would be dependable. We feel we were deceived by this individual and neeedless to say, I am extremely disappointed.

By jeffrey184
Jan 18, 2011

I have been a Royal owner now for 4 years, I have brought family, friends and kids and all of them had an awesome experiance. The friendliness of the staff and the location of the Mayan is great because you can walk next door to the Carribean and the Islander and it's like your at a new resort so the convieniance is great. It's not a mega plex so you can develope great relationships with people from all over the world.

By rodm28
Updated Dec 11, 2010

We have been original owners at the Royal
Mayan since our youngest daughter
celebrated her 5th birthday there and she is
now 27. Our girls have loved having our
annual family vacation at the Royal Mayan
every year and have so many fond family
memories and of course soooo many pictures.

We have seen the Royal Mayan through
several hurricanes with minimal damage which
was quickly and easily repaired. It is built to
withstand such events when other structures
were completely destroyed. Even the
beach "healed itself" after one hurricane when
we thought it was surely never to be the
same.

We feel we truly made a very wise investment
in the Royal Mayan because it was making an
investment in our family. Now our (4) girls are
bringing their own families to the Royal
Resorts and prefer the Royal Mayan. There is
no other place they would rather come even
though one of them lives in "fun" Orlando.

By moe21
Updated Jun 15, 2009

Isn't it amazing how most of these reviews are all 5 stars. The Mayan is really a great place.

Our last visit in 2007 included our 3 kids, lots of scuba diving, and the best part was having breakfast overlooking the pool where our young kids could play, and my wife and I could enjoy some quiet time and yet still watch them.

Our 2005 visit was a great adventure. I was in an ocean front unit when Hurricane Emily struck and I can still hear the wind howling through the doors. I have never been more impressed with the structure and the staff then I was on that visit. Their attention to detail, and need to ensure everyone's safety was unparalleled. When Hurricane Emily was over, it was amazing to see how fast the Mayan was restored to its full operations.

The Mayan is very well built and maintained. We bought in 2001 when we had one kid and now we have four kids and its become a home away from home. Truly a wonderful place and experience.

By laurieh36
Feb 14, 2009

We have never encountered the problems that elizabeth has. We always take our young children because we know that we will have a safe and enjoyable vacation. I have seen that the staff will go out of their way to ensure that you are happy. The units are updated regularly but they are on a schedule so some units may be updated before others but that is the case at all timeshares. We have stayed at Marriotts in the past and have always felt way too pressured to not only go to the timeshare presentation but to purchase. If you want a relaxed vacation were you are treated wonderfully, the Royal Mayan and it's sister resorts in Cancun are the best.

By danb238
Jan 25, 2009

I have stayed at the Royal Mayan for 11 years now, the first year I went with friends and fell in love with the Mayan, I bought my own week and have never been happier. I have since bought at the Royal Sands, and have stayed at the Islander and the Haciendas but I am still totally in love with the Mayan. The decor is beautiful and the staff is absolutely the best of the best! The Palapa bar and restaurant is the gathering place for guests from all 5 of the Royal Cancun Resorts, the good times here will not be topped.

Love it, love it.....need I say more.

By elizabethc116
Jan 18, 2009

We are used to the Marriots and this is no way near. The pools are not heated and freezing and the pools next store the kids pool is not in the sun at all. We took the shuttle bus to the Royal sands everyday. Would not recommend this place if you have kids. Lots of little things broken as well in the units. Place needs lots of updating. Much better choices of places to stay.

By jerrys156
Aug 22, 2008

The Best of the Best to say the Least!

By mercedesg5
Feb 9, 2008

We have been going to Royal Mayan and Royal Caribbean for several
years now, and to us it seems that this must be the closest place to
paradise. We fly transatlantic all the way from Britain and absolutely
love the place. No other vacation that we have taken before comes
anywhere close to it and this is the reason why my daughters will not
contemplate going somewhere else for a change. The staff are
fantastic, always courteous and smiling, and they will even go out of
their way to keep guests happy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

By aliciag23
Jun 3, 2007

Stayed at the Mayan twice and once at the
Islander. Love the place sooooo much that
we just bought at the Royal Haciendas
yearly!!! You don't get this accommodation
from the Royal Resorts any where else.
You will have a fabulous vacation at any of
these resorts......

By roger522
Updated Feb 1, 2007

In December of 2006 Denver had one of the worst
blizzards ever. This caused the Denver airport to
be closed for the first time in history. This
closure stranded thousands of passengers at the
airport itself and delayed flights into Denver for
other passengers in other cities trying to fly in.

I was one of those passengers stranded in another
city. Rather than wait for the airlines to
recover and for the Denver airport to reopen, I
rented a car and drove 25 hours
straight from Nashville, Tennessee to Denver in
order to catch a flight with my family from Denver
to Cancun the next day. I was determined to take
my family to Cancun for the first time ever.

Upon arrival at the Denver airport in the wee
hours of the morning on December 22, 2006, we were
amazed to see over 4,000 passengers standing in
line patiently waiting for their flight. The
terminal was absolutely silent as our family of
five walked through it. To our astonishment, we
were first in line for our Cancun flight and
departed on time. We were further surprised to
see our Frontier Flight live on CNN as the very
first plane to fly out of Denver after the blizzard.

We had never stayed at the Royal Mayan but had
heard great reviews from friends who had. Our
experience, after all that we had gone through to
get here, was absolutely fabulous. The resort
itself was perfect in everyway. The service was
definitely 5 star. My wife called on Christmas
Day, when all the staff had been given the day
off, for more towels. We were very pleased when
the requested towels were delivered in less than
five minutes. Now that is service!

The breakfast buffet was excellent and the on-
site restaurant was without question one of the
best we have ever dined in.

Make sure to cross the street and dine at the
Captain's Cove for a great dining experience right
on the water. The seafood and service were
magnificent. To top it off, we were given a 20%
discount for presenting our Royal Card.

I would recommend the Royal Mayan to anyone at
anytime. We definitely will return again. Next
time though, we hope to do it without all the snow.

By ellist
Jan 11, 2007

I have been an owner at the Royal Mayan since it
was built, in 1985. I bought another week in
1995, and another in about 2000 and again in 2003.

To me this is the best timeshare on Planet Earth,
because I have never had any complaint that was
not resolved, and I have always been happy when I
am at the Royal Mayan.

I love all the Royal Resorts and I am very lucky
to own with them.

By tonib21
Updated Dec 6, 2006

We just got home from a wonderful stay at
the Royal Mayan. The accomodations, food
and staff are top notch, something we have
looked forward to each year and have never
been let down. Enjoyed the water aerobics in
the pool and new gym at the Royal Carribean
this year.

By markm110
Nov 19, 2006

I have been going to the Royal resorts since I
was a child and am now brining my own
family, you cannot beat it. This is where it is
at!

By kisrael
Oct 24, 2006

I just got back from this resort 2 weeks ago. I
absoultely loved it. The units were beautiful.
They had a real Mexican/Mayan flavor. The floors
were glossy brown marble, and they had
Mayan-looking caligraphy on the doors. We stayed
in a 2 bedroom overlooking the pool and beach.
The view alone is worth the trip.

This resort is affiliated with 2 other resorts
right next door. These resorts were within
walking distance to each other, and each had their
own theme and their own restaurants. I traveled
with 2 babies and 2 other adults. They had
everything to accomodate the children. One resort
had one of the best kiddie pools I've seen, topped
only by one at Disney World Resorts. The prices
were acceptable for pretty good food. Breakfast
is a must. Try it at least once for $10 per
person. The rooms had maid service daily. This
is the first time I have been to a timeshare where
you get maid service DAILY! Top that with an
onsite grocer with good prices, and this place
can't be beat.

I was able to see the rooms in the sister resorts.
They were pretty, but they lacked the native
flavor that The Royal Mayan had.

I would definately stay here again.

By reym5
Sep 14, 2006

Indulge yourself in an entire villa, your family
will love the space (1300plus square feet) and
enjoy the very large veranda. With ocean
views to sooth one's mind, you will be able to
find exercise for the body by using the many
amenities of all the Royal Resorts.
Try the Spa, tennis, golf, windsurfing, scuba,
snorkeling, and more. The restaurants are
top notch with popular prices. It is a five star
resort, and I agree.

By kevin376
Updated May 1, 2006

Just came back. No one has posted in over a
year so I feel compelled to drop a review.
First off, you can hardly find a hint of the
hurricane at the Royals. The beaches were
pristine. This is a 5 star resort in every way.
I was watching from my balcony a man in a
wetsuit enter the pool and wash the tiles
around the pool. I saw this on 2 separate
days. Its amazing to see the Royals maintain
their properties. Even the Mayan, one of the
older properties, are extremely well taken
care of. Service is fantastic. Unfortunately,
on our last night there my 5 year old daughter
managed to split her chin open on the
bathroom vanity during a fall. She received
immediate attention from at least 4 people
within minutes. A very good doctor is on
staff. She was brought into the office and
received 9 sutures. I couldn't imagine what
would have happened had we stayed
elsewhere. Outstanding.

By pippinsmommy
Updated Mar 3, 2005

I absolutely LOVE going to the Royal Resorts.
The facilities and services are the very best.
We prefer the three Royals together over the
Royal Sands...they seem more laid-back and the
pool areas feel much less hectic. More trees and
warmer atmosphere. The spa at the Sands,
however, is first class and not to be missed.

By colleen333
Feb 27, 2005

We just came back from a week at this wonderful
resort (Feb 19-26 2005) and wish we could have
stayed another week. Wonderful, friendly staff,
beautiful location and accomodation at a resort
that has thought of everything you could
possibly need. go!

By blueayes
Mar 15, 2004

Excellent resort. We've stayed at all the Royal
Resorts in Cancun and all are topnotch. They
are consistently rated at the top of the list of
all the resorts in Cancun.

By ssspeak
Nov 28, 2003

I say "ditto" to all the other reviews. It
doesn't get any better than the Royals in
Cancun. We loved our visit at the Royal
Mayan and would definitely return.

By rogers_07
Aug 20, 2003

We stayed at the Royal Mayan in April, 2003.
The staff is fantastic and the facilities and
activities are excellent. Even the timeshare
sales staff were great - low pressure and
informative. It's easy to see why most of the
other people there were owners that rarely
trade their weeks.

By laraeski
Jun 20, 2003

We have traveled a lot, and the Royal Mayan
(and its amenities and services) is at the top
of the list of places we would return to time
and time again. We have the opportunity to
visit in October 2003, and would not want to
even consider another resort...this was the
BEST! Two weeks would be ideal...

By mdmcompaq
Apr 1, 2003

I own two other GoldCrown Timeshare
resorts. The accomadations are excellant and
the service is excellant

By dgleason
Mar 22, 2003

As a Marriott owner I can honestly say that
the Royal Mayan, Carribean, and Islander are
right up there with Marriott standards! All
three resorts are connected and you can use
the facilities in any of the three. The
restaurants are tops, the employees all are
friendly and try to please. All three resorts
are just beautiful with very large pools. This
was a very nice vacation for my family and I.

By hugsandkisses
Mar 18, 2003

The Royal Mayan & its 3 sister Royal Cancun
resorts have it all- great beach, wonderful
resaurants,a first class staff that trully treats
you royal, fantastic pools and much much
more. 5 stars and more.

By mikes
Updated May 7, 2003

One of the four top quality Royals with superb
location and accomodation. Staying at the
Mayan one is entitled to a free use of all
facilities at the sister resorts - the Carribbean,
the Islander, the older VCI and the brand
new Royal Sands offering a choice of at least
six restaurants and several pools. This is the
best deal in Cancun. Positively a 5 star.

By dawson
Updated May 7, 2003

I've stayed in many hotels and
resorts in CanCun and this is the
best by far. Sister resorts next door
to use their facilities, the out door
palapya is excellent as are all the
royals. The staff is always at your
service.

By dlsalva
Updated Oct 2, 2002

Outstanding resort...no one does it better than the Royals. Beachfront, very Mexican feel, lots of freebies, the staff falls all over temselves to pamper. Don't past up any of the true royals. (the royal sunset is not part of this group.